It's quite disappointing to do the math about what the take-home of a given percentage raise is. We get a 3% raise every July, after taxes and my 403b, this past 3% raise worked out to be about 20 bucks a week. Yippee?

Post by Dave Maynar on Sept 4, 2012 10:14:05 GMT -5

I had no idea it was legal to give a promotion based on personal changes such as marriage and children. I'm disgusted by all this. Ugh.

It depends on the state. I know Tennessee has some jacked up labor laws, so it would probably be fine to do this here. Realistically, they don't promote the new parent/newlywed because of that. The person who "is most qualified/deserving" for the promotion just happens to fit in one of those categories.

Post by Dave Maynar on Sept 4, 2012 11:33:35 GMT -5

I don't even see marriage/kids as a plus in the work place. It's that many more distractions/ sick days/ vacations that you have to worry about.

Many view it as a indication of your maturity for some reason. You're seen more as someone who has a good head on your shoulders and will act more adult versus someone who is single that doesn't really have anything holding them to a place or job.

Post by bonzai on Sept 4, 2012 11:34:47 GMT -5

I don't even see marriage/kids as a plus in the work place. It's that many more distractions/ sick days/ vacations that you have to worry about.

Many view it as a indication of your maturity for some reason. You're seen more as someone who has a good head on your shoulders and will act more adult versus someone who is single that doesn't really have anything holding them to a place or job.

Yeah, I think I've read in a book or seen a movie where the lawyer is trying desperately to find a wife to make partner.

Post by crazykittensmile on Sept 4, 2012 11:51:41 GMT -5

I don't even see marriage/kids as a plus in the work place. It's that many more distractions/ sick days/ vacations that you have to worry about.

Many view it as a indication of your maturity for some reason. You're seen more as someone who has a good head on your shoulders and will act more adult versus someone who is single that doesn't really have anything holding them to a place or job.

I've noticed co-workers who are single parents have the exact opposite employer reaction, as well.

Post by katbur2 on Sept 4, 2012 22:02:31 GMT -5

Okay this was the post when I startedI fucking hate MonopolyMy kids love MonopolyWe're playing fucking Monopoly

Then I had a phone call letting me know that my friend who has died of ovarian cancer. I fucking hate this. She kept talking about coming with us to Roo after treatment. She was a vibrant strong woman who is now gone. Don't put shit off people, even if it's playing fucking Monopoly.

Post by katbur2 on Sept 4, 2012 22:04:22 GMT -5

BTW Mayo, what tends to happen in my office is that there is an occasional cost of living raise but it winds up being added to the base salary so new employees can make more than vets without much effort. Does sound like you are in patriarchy hell.

BTW Mayo, what tends to happen in my office is that there is an occasional cost of living raise but it winds up being added to the base salary so new employees can make more than vets without much effort. Does sound like you are in patriarchy hell.

I feel like that is just POOR math Katbur! Guess I shouldn't be surprised, HR folks aren't necessarily math whizes. Or else they'd be in accounting. Oh wells. We shall see what the EAP has to say.

Post by Dave Maynar on Sept 5, 2012 11:27:56 GMT -5

Calculus II is more difficult than it should be.A co-worker and I have that presentation next week where we're supposed to highlight a difficult case that generates discussion over the problems that made the case difficult without talking about the problems that made the case more difficult because it might make someone look bad.

Edit: And I just realized that I left my parking pass at home. Let's hope UT's parking people are lazy in the afternoon.

Also... Benadryl is amazing stuff. I didn't plan to sleep until 2pm today, but damn if I don't feel (somewhat) better. GRRR! Ragweed in autumn sucks; having a metric quackton of sick leave? Not so much.